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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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